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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.16, 376.90 and 224.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.16, 376.90 and 224.43 is: 336.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.16 : 376.90 = 224.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.16/376.90 = 224.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.16x = 376.90 × 224.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.16x = 84,587.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,587.67/251.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.79

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